Salinas man suspected of attempted murder turns himself in

Fernando 'Freddy' Valdez

A 23-year-old man sought as a suspect in a Sept. 10 shooting turned himself in to the Salinas Police Department Sunday morning.

Fernando "Freddy" Valdez was identified as the shooter in an incident at John Street and South Sanborn Road, according to Salinas police. The victim was flown to a Bay Area hospital for treatment and a $1 million warrant was issued for Valdez's arrest.

The victim is currently listed in critical condition.

With his legal representative, Valdez turned himself in at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. He contacted Salinas police and arranged a meeting to turn himself in on the warrant.